My darling,

Julian has gone off so I am starting again. It might seem rather desolate again now he has gone, but I do feel we are not so far from each other in spirit and that is curiously comforting …

Your darling letter arrived this morning. I am glad you do not feel disillusioned on second acquaintance but rather confirmed in your feelings about living in California. It is good that both houses turn out to have possibilities. Of course I know our friends are delighted to see you: I shall do my best to contain my jealousy within reasonable bounds; I hate jealous and envious people – they are such a bore …